Sukhumbhand Paribatra re-elected Bangkok governor

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Sukhumbhand wins, Pheu Thai concedes defeat

Published: 3 Mar 2013 at 18.50
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MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra of the Democrat Party has won Sunday's Bangkok governor election with a record-high number of votes, as his Pheu Thai rival, Pol Gen Pongsapat Pongcharoen, conceded defeat.

MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra (Photo by Patipat Janthong)

At the Democrat Party's headquarters on Sunday evening, MR Sukhumbhand said he would like to thank the people who helped him to get more than one million votes in the gubernatorial election.

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supermax
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Discussion 43 : 03 Mar 2013 at 21.0543
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Hip Hip Houra ! the ethic philosophy can go on.... Happy very happy. Bangkok will be not a foodstall for the greedy shinawatra family !!!!!
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Discussion 42 : 03 Mar 2013 at 21.0242
We should be proud of democracy process in Thailand, getting better. We've come a long way!
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Discussion 41 : 03 Mar 2013 at 21.0041
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Hello Auntie Tida?? Did the intimidation tactics not work?? Or perhaps the people of Bangkok are not as gullible as the red villagers and they still remember your UDD terrorising and burning their city?? LOL... you will need another pole next time.....
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Discussion 40 : 03 Mar 2013 at 20.5740
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Flash! Latest intercepted Skype Message: We chose the wrong Light Pole, renew your lease in Dubai! Sorry boss.
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Discussion 39 : 03 Mar 2013 at 20.5639
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Funny: we see comments along the lines of "Don't even start your rant of dirty politics from DP." But we don't see any such rants. Nothing even close. Instead, we see PT graciously conceding defeat. Me thinks the lady (DP) does't protest too much.
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Discussion 38 : 03 Mar 2013 at 20.5538
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I hope Mr. Sukhumbhand is super squeaky clean because Tarit will now have his orders from Dubai to find anything, anything on him to make the election null and void. I hope he didn't tread on a spider in the polling station.
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Discussion 37 : 03 Mar 2013 at 20.5037
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All 6 exit polls (Baan Somdej, Suan Sutana, ABAC, Suan Dusit, Ch 7, BKK Uni) suggested Pongsapat won by a ~2% to ~11% margin.
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Discussion 36 : 03 Mar 2013 at 20.4536
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Exit polls should not be released until after the polls have closed. It has been shown that exit polls do effect the out come of elections in many countries. Many countries have laws that prohibit early exit poll reporting. Thailand should be one of these countries.
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Discussion 35 : 03 Mar 2013 at 20.3835
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Congratulations to Sukhumbhand and the Democrats on this election victory. But how can this great day be possible? With reds telling us the result was a forgone conclusion in favour of their candidate, And PTP showing they were getting support from popular celebrities even though these people denied any support for PTP. And what about those polls. People should realise that the only poll (especially in a place like Thailand) that counts is the one on election day.
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Discussion 34 : 03 Mar 2013 at 20.3334
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The trend is very clear that the PTP is catching up very rapidly in Bangkok. A very good sign, indeed. Congratulations to both!
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